CERTIFIED TEXAS CONTRACT MANAGER EXAM GUIDE/
COMPLETE REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
/GRADE A+ ASSURED/LATEST VERSION 2025/2026
Vendor Communication - ANSWER-It is important to avoid the
appearance of special favors when using public funds. All
________________ must cease once the solicitation-drafting
process commences.
Suspected Fraud, Waste, or Abuse - ANSWER-All state
agencies, colleges, and universities are required to report these
and must have facts. Misuse is should be reported to State
Auditors Office. (SAO)
Contract Administration Plan (CAP) - ANSWER-Must be
implemented early in the solicitation process and ultimately
provided to the contract manager during the post-award kick-
off meeting to ensure a smooth transition from the Contract
Developers to contract manager.
CAP Template - ANSWER-Template should include: project
name, project award, completion date, justification of
procurement method, deliverables, requirements, and security.
,Request for Proposals (RFP) - ANSWER-Recommended when
factors other than price are considered or when objective
criteria cannot be defined. Allows for negotiations between
respondent and the issuing agency.
Invitation For Bids (IFB) - ANSWER-Used when requirements
are clearly defined, price is a major determining factor, and
when products/commodities are highly standardized.
Contract Level Risk Assessment (CLRA) - ANSWER-High-
Level/Overarching.
Helps Contract Manager identify the risk(s) associated with
each contract that is a part of the Contract Managers' workload.
Helps identify high risk contracts that may need extra attention
and frequent monitoring.
Ways to Monitor - ANSWER-Site Visits, Reports,
Communication (email, phone)
Monitoring Reports - ANSWER-Tied to milestones concerning:
Progress,
Financials, and Vendor Performance. Progress Reports:
Meeting Specific Milestones. Financial Reports: Financial
Statements (Invoices, Timesheets, etc.). Vendor Performance
, Reports: Data reported by Contractor which then should be
verified for accuracy.
Invoicing - ANSWER-Payment Approval.
Assignment of Contractor - ANSWER-Occurs when one party to
a contract transfers its right under a contract to another party.
Post-Payment Audits - ANSWER-Audits is comprised of three
phases. Collecting of information, Fieldwork, and Reporting.
Procurement Lead Time - ANSWER-Make sure enough time is
allowd.
Ways to Mitigate Risk - ANSWER-Warranties and Maintenance,
Remedies, and Licensing and Certification Requirements.
Consanguinity - ANSWER-Blood relative
Affinity - ANSWER-Spouse's relative
First Degree (Affinity) - ANSWER-Spouse, Spouse's Parents,
Children's
Spouses
COMPLETE REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
/GRADE A+ ASSURED/LATEST VERSION 2025/2026
Vendor Communication - ANSWER-It is important to avoid the
appearance of special favors when using public funds. All
________________ must cease once the solicitation-drafting
process commences.
Suspected Fraud, Waste, or Abuse - ANSWER-All state
agencies, colleges, and universities are required to report these
and must have facts. Misuse is should be reported to State
Auditors Office. (SAO)
Contract Administration Plan (CAP) - ANSWER-Must be
implemented early in the solicitation process and ultimately
provided to the contract manager during the post-award kick-
off meeting to ensure a smooth transition from the Contract
Developers to contract manager.
CAP Template - ANSWER-Template should include: project
name, project award, completion date, justification of
procurement method, deliverables, requirements, and security.
,Request for Proposals (RFP) - ANSWER-Recommended when
factors other than price are considered or when objective
criteria cannot be defined. Allows for negotiations between
respondent and the issuing agency.
Invitation For Bids (IFB) - ANSWER-Used when requirements
are clearly defined, price is a major determining factor, and
when products/commodities are highly standardized.
Contract Level Risk Assessment (CLRA) - ANSWER-High-
Level/Overarching.
Helps Contract Manager identify the risk(s) associated with
each contract that is a part of the Contract Managers' workload.
Helps identify high risk contracts that may need extra attention
and frequent monitoring.
Ways to Monitor - ANSWER-Site Visits, Reports,
Communication (email, phone)
Monitoring Reports - ANSWER-Tied to milestones concerning:
Progress,
Financials, and Vendor Performance. Progress Reports:
Meeting Specific Milestones. Financial Reports: Financial
Statements (Invoices, Timesheets, etc.). Vendor Performance
, Reports: Data reported by Contractor which then should be
verified for accuracy.
Invoicing - ANSWER-Payment Approval.
Assignment of Contractor - ANSWER-Occurs when one party to
a contract transfers its right under a contract to another party.
Post-Payment Audits - ANSWER-Audits is comprised of three
phases. Collecting of information, Fieldwork, and Reporting.
Procurement Lead Time - ANSWER-Make sure enough time is
allowd.
Ways to Mitigate Risk - ANSWER-Warranties and Maintenance,
Remedies, and Licensing and Certification Requirements.
Consanguinity - ANSWER-Blood relative
Affinity - ANSWER-Spouse's relative
First Degree (Affinity) - ANSWER-Spouse, Spouse's Parents,
Children's
Spouses
